Texas Bicycling News Digest February 13th 2018
Gravel riding in Dallas
by eledu324 | www.reddit.com
Mountain Bike Club offers mind-body training
Leah Durain | www.kens5.com
San Antonio teens looking for a team sport without a ball found their stride at a mountain bike club. The high schoolers say the sport has led to regular exercise, state-wide adventures, and lifelong friends.
Taking a listen in McAllister Park you may think there’s a beehive nearby. The buzzing is actually coming from the hum of mountain bikes.
The San Antonio High School Mountain Bike Team meets at the park every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening in the Spring. …
The One Thing Missing from the Bike Share Debate
By Alex Macon | www.dmagazine.com
Short version: It’s data. The bike share companies need to cough up ridership info to the city.
As others have pointed out, it’s wonderful that a city as car-clogged as Dallas is talking about bikes at all. But there is one thing missing from both sides of the debate over the value of regulations for the rental bikes we can’t seem to stop writing about, and it’s something the bike share companies seem loathe to share. …
BICYCLE SHOP GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
houston.craigslist.org
Lake Conroe Cycling located in Montgomery, TX is going out of business.
We have lots of bikes, parts, accessories, shelves, etc for sale. Please come by and help us clear the store before we close on February 28th, 2018!
18547 HWY 105 WEST
MONTGOMERY, TX 77356
In hit-and-run death of H-E-B ISD trustee’s son, ‘not a lot of answers right now’
BY MATTHEW MARTINEZ | www.star-telegram.com
ALTUS, OKLA.
When it happened, Steven Beaulieu was feeding his competitive nature, cycling hard while training for his second triathlon.
That’s all his family knows about the events surrounding his death Sunday along U.S. 283. The 31-year-old Air Force captain was on his bicycle when he was hit by a truck, a mile south of the town of Blair.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is still investigating his death.
Steven’s mother, Faye, serves on the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school board. She said Tuesday that …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Reminder for all racers: This Saturday from 8am to 4pm is a work day at the track, led by Evan Roberts. If you… https://t.co/vjl2lHANlW
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) February 14, 2018
David Gomez Winter Series Race # 2
February 25th, 2018
Place – Providence Hospital West (Transmountain and… https://t.co/CjGj5aa48U— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) February 14, 2018
That's not a beehive, it's the San Antonio High School MTB Teams! Nice to see this great group featured on KENS 5… https://t.co/z3n1ESguHP
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) February 13, 2018
"I had a few goals for the race. Number 1 goal was to have fun." Team Bicycle Sport Shop rider John Russell.
Read John's recap of the fun, challenges, & hallucinations during the 12-hour race – https://t.co/FNPmVPfJC4 @santacruzbikes @raceterrafirma #itstimetoride #keeponrolling pic.twitter.com/M2ycMDVBEa— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 13, 2018
Join team bike mart for #2018! Use your passion for cycling to support local charities by participating in local cycling events.
Learn more:https://t.co/Z15Tpkttry#WeAreRBM #RideLocalShopLocal pic.twitter.com/A6ajiCVoiL
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) February 13, 2018
Have you heard of the Ark-La-Tex Challenge? It's April 7th, and it sounds like a bunch of fun. Plus, all of the… https://t.co/VrXFDmJ53O
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) February 13, 2018
4th place for 15 year-old RT athlete Joshua LIM (@shamacycles) at last weekend's @RaceLocalHTX Davy Crockett Classic Cat 4/5 Criterium! #rothetraining pic.twitter.com/wzQmRStYkL
— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) February 13, 2018
We're launching our UT expansion TOMORROW! Join us at the West Mall crosswalk for some free @HighBrewCoffee, and check out https://t.co/kPLR6mfi68 for more details on how UT students can ride at no cost! #utbikeshare #universitybikeshare #utbcycle #bikeatx #hookem #longhorns #ut pic.twitter.com/uYtGhwNKxt
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) February 13, 2018
Even in smaller cities, It’s a reminder that bike lanes should go where people are, instead of where cars aren’t. As protected bike lanes, off-street paths and neighborhood bikeways link up, they’re letting bikes and autos coexist. SA has full potential! https://t.co/A6J5F6xXOR pic.twitter.com/63aqf3LUqQ
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) February 13, 2018
What does every cyclist want for Valentine's Day? (yes, N+1) If that's not possible, why not give a… https://t.co/38Vigtze5X
— Northwest Cycling Club of Houston, TX (@NWCCHouston) February 13, 2018
Trainer so boring no amount of additional stimulation is enough. #longstrangetrip #zwift… https://t.co/riaOKQbTBs
— Jeff C. (@331miles) February 13, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course 03/04/18 at Hockley, TXhttps://t.co/JphuwiHkWa
Presented by Northwest Cycling Club and League of American Bicyclists
a class designed to teach adult cycli… https://t.co/kThBDuZVDd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course 03/25/18 at Hockley, TXhttps://t.co/TEssRqbclC
Northwest Cycling Club in conjunction with League of American Bicyclists is offering a class designed to tea… https://t.co/9An5TvREvE
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event SRAM Open the Road Tour – Bastrop, TX SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX – Ride #3 at Bastrop, TXhttps://t.co/fjFB1ZwlbQhttps://t.co/BOBgoL1p6q
IT'S TIME TO SHIFT FORWARD
Come experience a SRAM eTap HRD-equipped bike in Austin, Texas. L… https://t.co/OMBMq5Ovpe
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX – Ride #2 at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/OqdG2BYx0Yhttps://t.co/BOBgoL1p6q
IT'S TIME TO SHIFT FORWARD
Come experience a SRAM eTap HRD-equipped bike in Austin, Texas. Lea… https://t.co/dv4d0ON6z9
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event Waggin' Trail Bike Ride – Hiilsboro, TX https://t.co/SI1PG9bRxGhttps://t.co/QoCTQzPV55
Two of Hill County’s finest community oriented organizations, Hill County Paw Pals and Hillsboro Police Department Community Outreach Programs, have joi… https://t.co/WUwmEszRap
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event Tour De Braz – Alvin, TX https://t.co/eGRZdpUnZ0https://t.co/J0AKwsEhgO
The 25th Annual Tour de Braz Bike Ride, presented by Associated Credit Union of Texas, will be held Sunday, April 22nd, 2018. The ride starts and ends at Alvin Communi… https://t.co/XW5rRcgPbd
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX – Ride #5 at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/GymOszKmPDhttps://t.co/BOBgoL1p6q
IT'S TIME TO SHIFT FORWARD
Come experience a SRAM eTap HRD-equipped bike in Austin, Texas. Lea… https://t.co/ZU4SASbYum
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX – Ride #1 at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/94qLBcj7f4https://t.co/BOBgoL1p6q
IT'S TIME TO SHIFT FORWARD
Come experience a SRAM eTap HRD-equipped bike in Austin, Texas. Lea… https://t.co/P7v1wctnpm
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX SRAM Open the Road Tour – Austin, TX – Ride #4 at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/AJWjKVpuQKhttps://t.co/BOBgoL1p6q
IT'S TIME TO SHIFT FORWARD
Come experience a SRAM eTap HRD-equipped bike in Austin, Texas. Lea… https://t.co/6JtP6HiFqv
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event Collin Classic Bike Rally – Plano, TX https://t.co/OCSzGLD3oMhttps://t.co/FFSMrQOoOZ
The 27th Annual Collin Classic Bike Rally is a premier cycling event in North Texas designed for the professional to the weekend rider. The ride offers op… https://t.co/XmKd6OUtjn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 13, 2018
New Event Conquer the Coast – Corpus Christi, TX https://t.co/phNBilWbl2
Friday, September 14, 2018
11:00AM – 7:00 PM: Packet Pickup & late registrationÂ
Location TBDSaturday, September 15, 2018
6:15AM – 7:30AM:
Day of ride registration will begin at… https://t.co/0jWnr42cwe— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 14, 2018
New Event Central South Texas Tour de Cure – San Marcos, TX https://t.co/UnLgc4vLWR
63 Mile, 30 Mile, 12 Mile, 5K Run/Walk
Registration fee: $20.00
Fundraising Minimum: $200.00The Tour de Cure is all new and is perfect for all abilities. Choose the… https://t.co/SYvogRu4Ju
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 14, 2018